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Which upgrades work?
So now I have a second P-car money pit, a 2002 S which I am sure will need some upgrades, any suggestions on what actually works? Which brand of springs is better, do the stut bars actually help, anything help you can provide is appreciated.
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Having purchased an '02 S last spring with only 8200 miles, I can recommend the following upgrades. First, replace the stock airbox with the EVO High Flow Intake. Makes a wee bit more power, but the sound is incredible. Second, install a short shift kit; the factory throw is just too long (I put in a B&M and love it). Third, I had H&R sport springs installed. Gives the car a much more agressive stance and improves road feel due to thier progressive nature. The list could go on...I also replaced the stock muffler with a sport version (personal taste) and completely "de-ambered" the car. Good luck and enjoy your car.
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No...all you do is remove the stock airbox (which can be a bit of a pain) and install the new high flow kit. I wasn't interested in keeping the stock airbox, so I took it out in pieces. Took about an hour and a half, if I recall. The induction howl is tremendous compared to the stock box. Worth every penny.
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Nope access is from above. The top of the engine is accessible if you put the top in the "service postion" which means looks like a clamshell half open. It takes about 5-10min to undo some turn locks and a few other things.
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Strickly an uneducated opinion, but I can't see how strut bars are worth a damn on the Boxster? ..certainly not on the rears. (..but they do sell them!)
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